In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild herbs
Palate: sour cherry, graphite, fennel
Pure Sangiovese annata from Riecine's tiny 13-hectare estate at Gaiole, vegan-vinified.
What it pairs with
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Pasta al pomodoro
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Tomato sweetness meets sour-cherry acidity. -
Trippa alla fiorentina
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Florentine tripe stew, Sangiovese acidity sings. -
Margherita pizza
Wood-fired pizza with weekday Chianti.
How to serve Riecine Chianti Classico
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pasta al pomodoro, Trippa alla fiorentina, Margherita pizza. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
John Dunkley founded Riecine in 1971 and bottled the first annata in 1976. Today the 13-hectare estate is owned by Lana Frank with vegan vinification and ICEA-organic farming.
- 1976 — First Riecine annata bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Riecine
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Oak
- 10 to 12 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1976
Scores
- Wine Advocate 91 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Riecine Chianti Classico
What does Riecine Chianti Classico taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild herbs. On the palate, sour cherry, graphite, fennel. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Pure Sangiovese annata from Riecine's tiny 13-hectare estate at Gaiole, vegan-vinified.
When should I drink Riecine Chianti Classico?
Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riecine Chianti Classico?
Pasta al pomodoro is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Trippa alla fiorentina and Margherita pizza. Tomato sweetness meets sour-cherry acidity.
What grapes are in Riecine Chianti Classico?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG.